Head of Department - Geography; Maternity Cover

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Head of Department – Geography

E‑ACT Bourne End Academy | Developing Future Leaders

Lead and manage the Geography department, setting a clear vision for high standards and continuous improvement. Plan, deliver, and oversee a rigorous, knowledge‑rich Geography curriculum that engages and challenges all learners. Monitor and evaluate student progress, implementing effective interventions to secure strong outcomes for all groups. Ensure consistently high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment across the department. Support, coach and develop staff to enhance professional practice and departmental performance.

• M1 – U3 – £34,398.00 – £52,490 (includes fringe allowance) plus TLR 2C – £8,611.00
• Total: £43,009.00 – £61,101.00
• 32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Fixed term maternity cover

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Excellent subject knowledge in Geography and a passion for delivering engaging, high‑quality lessons
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team effectively
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads
• Skilled in using data to monitor progress, identify gaps and drive improvement

Financial and Lifestyle – a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year‑round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development – investment in staff development through tailored INSET days and high‑quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9‑point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part‑time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing – a people‑first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.